A D Ackerman
Clarity vs. Focus
Lots of folks talk about clarity. But what exactly does clarity mean, especially when we are talking about your life, your work, and your...
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A D Ackerman
- Feb 15, 2022
- 5 min
Crossword Puzzles, Biases, and Snow
I started writing this post on a Sunday morning while looking out at the softly falling snow and contemplating cognitive (thinking)...
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A D Ackerman
- Sep 6, 2021
- 6 min
Your Reputation is Showing
You can develop your reputation intentionally or allow it to evolve in ways you may not like.
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A D Ackerman
- Apr 26, 2021
- 7 min
Belonging
How do we learn about belonging? We know that no two of us are exactly alike, yet we look for "alike-ness" everywhere. We have a tendency...
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A D Ackerman
- Mar 20, 2021
- 5 min
Yes, Indeed, You Are Stuck
When you feel stuck, you see limited options. Getting unstuck requires asking yourself questions that can help you gain clarity.
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A D Ackerman
- Jan 18, 2021
- 4 min
What the Vultures Say
Many people believe that vultures are an ominous sign. But I seem to have a special relationship with them. They are a symbol of new...
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A D Ackerman
- Apr 18, 2020
- 5 min
Your Creativity, Courage, and Curiosity Are Showing
I have not written a post in a long time. I have not been sure about what to write during this unusual time, where nothing seems certain,...
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A D Ackerman
- Dec 29, 2019
- 4 min
No one needs a coach
Thinking of your life or your situation as a metaphor can help you and your coach find new ways to understand who you are.
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A D Ackerman
- Nov 26, 2019
- 3 min
Visual Superpower: Can You See What's Good?
It's important to see the good in everyone and everything around us. Coaching allows us to go beyond what's visible and see the good inside
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A D Ackerman
- Oct 5, 2019
- 4 min
The Meaning of Time
We talk about time a lot. We never seem to have enough of it. Time is a concept. You can’t hold it in your hand. You can’t give it to...
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A D Ackerman
- Sep 27, 2019
- 5 min
Gender Disparities and How to Fix Them
It might not occur to most people that there is a gender disparity in medicine; especially in the field of Pediatrics. After all, the...
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A D Ackerman
- Sep 18, 2019
- 3 min
The Inadvertent Role Model
How does it feel when you realize you unintentionally served as a role model for a fellow human?
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A D Ackerman
- Sep 11, 2019
- 4 min
Rituals
I had a great idea for my post this week. I was going to talk about some of my daily or weekly rituals and how helpful I have found them...
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A D Ackerman
- Aug 27, 2019
- 7 min
11 Ways to Add More Time to Your Life (or More Life to Your Time)
11 suggestions to help realize more time in a busy professional's life and work.
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A D Ackerman
- Aug 3, 2019
- 4 min
A horse's eye: reflections on reflecting
How do you define reflection?
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